Cameras?

Just ask!

I've had my Nikon D40 for... about 5-6 years? And still have no clue how to properly use the thing. XD

Well, there's a question in the Fire Hydrant right now that you could answer for me that would allow me to make use of the darn thing at all! lol

So I just got Ryan's camera out and took a few pictures of Whiskey and Frodo, went to upload them, and remembered why it lives in it's case 99% of the time.

It uploads in RAW and Ryan's new computer doesn't have lightroom or anything to upload the pictures into, so they're just useless files!

I could load them onto my mac, which has PS Elements, but alas, the thing tries to die when I play YouTube videos, doubt it's going to put up with me uploading the 600+ pictures that are on the card right now.

Is there any way I can change the settings on the camera to upload in something other than RAW? It's a Nikon D60s.

I want those photos

It is! I used to use the 1D M3s at work plus a 300mm lens as my heaviest glass. My hands are bound to be messed up after years of cameras and laptops and now smart phones. lol

While Canons and Nikons tend to have the most loyal brand following, consider other brands too. When I researched before buying a DSLR, I found the Pentax actually gave you a lot more for your money when compared to similarly priced Canons or Nikons (obviously I'm not talking about the high end or pro level cameras). One big thing was Pentax has in body stablization, so you can use any Pentax lens with the new bodies, even decades old ones. When I first looking I was researching Cankn vs. Nikon too but after reading reviews of other brands I realized there was a log more options. I bought my Prntax k-r used from B&H and it was in great shape when I got it, so consider used too.

Oh so you know LOL. Surprisingly, being as small as I am, it really doesn't bother me too much. But I also don't do all day long shoots either. Those shots are really nice!

Thank you, yeah I worked 9-5 doing studio shoot and production plus events for over a year. That coupled with everything else and my hands already feel crappy, I'm planning on surgery for them eventually.

I have an entire portfolio of work that I rarely share, maybe I'll share some sometime, it's inspiring me (along with my mothers nagging) to start shooting again.